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What happens if my flight is delayed?

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Travel doesn't always go to plan — with your flight number on file, your reservation is guaranteed for up to 24 hours from your original pick-up time. Our local teams track your arrival in real time, so no action is required if you're delayed.

With flight number (recommended)

  • SIXT tracks both your scheduled and actual arrival in real time

  • Your reservation is automatically guaranteed for up to 24 hours from your original pick-up time

  • Airport branches stay open for up to 1 hour beyond their closing time to ensure you can pick up your vehicle if delayed

  • No action required from you

Without flight number

  • A grace period of 60 minutes from your booked pick-up time applies, within the branch's opening hours

  • You can add your flight number at any time in the SIXT app under My Bookings — doing so additionally guarantees your booked vehicle category and automatic protection in case of delays

Prepaid bookings

Prepaid reservations are held throughout the entire rental period. However, adding your flight number is the only way to guarantee your booked vehicle category and automatic protection in the event of flight delays.

Where this service applies

Check the SIXT website or your booking confirmation for the current list of countries where this service is available.

Tip: Add your flight number when you book or update it later under My Bookings on the SIXT website or in the SIXT app.

Next step

Check or add your flight number on the SIXT website or in the SIXT app.

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